Roeland Park is a city located in Johnson County Kansas. Roeland Park has a 2024 population of 6,660. Roeland Park is currently declining at a rate of -0.77% annually and its population has decreased by -3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,866 in 2020.
The average household income in Roeland Park is $102,266 with a poverty rate of 11.46%. The median age in Roeland Park is 33.9 years: 33.9 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Roeland Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,590 | 82.21% |
| Two or more races | 926 | 13.62% |
| Other race | 140 | 2.06% |
| Black or African American | 85 | 1.25% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,256 | 2.09 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Non Family | 1,669 | 1.29 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Married | 1,249 | 3.01 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Male | 188 | 2.7 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Female | 150 | 2.51 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
66.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 122 | 2.4% |
| Associates Degree | 288 | 5.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,722 | 33.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,005 | 19.77% |
| High School Graduate | 526 | 10.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 88 | 1.73% |
| Some College | 1,333 | 26.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,047 | 3,980 | 2,322 |
| Hispanic | 751 | 619 | 315 |
| 2+ Races | 599 | 554 | 300 |
| Other Race | 140 | 65 | 16 |
| Black | 74 | 74 | 0 |
| Asian | 43 | 43 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 57.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,608 | $88,145 | $64,958 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,339 | $83,661 | $63,884 |
| High School Graduate | $59,327 | $69,572 | $28,906 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $67,451 | $78,694 | $61,667 |
| Some College | $54,199 | $76,250 | $40,504 |
$67,451
Average Earnings
$78,694
Average Male
$61,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.01% of Roeland Park residents speak only English, while 10.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,218 | 551 | 10.56% |
| Hispanic | 1,160 | 192 | 16.55% |
| Multiple | 926 | 79 | 8.53% |
| Other | 140 | 65 | 46.43% |
| Native | 16 | 16 | 100% |
| Black | 85 | 11 | 12.94% |
| Asian | 43 | 1 | 2.33% |
11.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.74%
Male Poverty Rate
15.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Roeland Park is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Roeland Park is Asian, with 2.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.95% |
| Some College | 13.45% |
| High School | 7.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.86% |
| Female Employed | 6.59% |
| Male Employed | 4.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 1.82% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,217 | $120,777 |
| Households | $89,385 | $102,266 |
| Married Families | $120,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,875 | $81,282 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
375
Number of Veterans
375
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 104 |
| Vietnam | 63 |
| Korea | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 158 |
| 35 to 54 | 141 |
| 65 to 74 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 233 | 4.88% |
| 2+ Races | 88 | 12.68% |
| Black | 54 | 78.26% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 4.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.2%
Labor Force Participation
70.8%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
43.49%
Born in Roeland Park
92.72%
Native Born
7.28%
Foreign Born
4.66%
Non Citizen
2.62%
Naturalized
92.72% of Roeland Park residents were born in the United States, with 43.49% having been born in Kansas. 4.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,404 | -51 | -0.79% |
| 2028 | 6,455 | -51 | -0.78% |
| 2027 | 6,506 | -52 | -0.79% |
| 2026 | 6,558 | -51 | -0.77% |
| 2025 | 6,609 | -51 | -0.77% |
| 2024 | 6,660 | -52 | -0.77% |
| 2023 | 6,712 | -59 | -0.87% |
| 2022 | 6,771 | -56 | -0.82% |
| 2021 | 6,827 | -39 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 6,866 | 173 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 6,693 | -82 | -1.21% |
| 2018 | 6,775 | -8 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 6,783 | -24 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 6,807 | -17 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 6,824 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 6,826 | -24 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 6,850 | 30 | 0.44% |
| 2012 | 6,820 | 33 | 0.49% |
| 2011 | 6,787 | 53 | 0.79% |
| 2010 | 6,734 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,817 | -889 | -11.54% |
| 1990 | 7,706 | -256 | -3.22% |
| 1980 | 7,962 | -2,012 | -20.17% |
| 1970 | 9,974 | 1,025 | 11.45% |
| 1960 | 8,949 | 2,545 | 39.74% |